Why Oklahoma Sooners' pass rush is key to 2025 success | John Mateer has to be great

The Oklahoma Sooners face crucial challenges in 2025 as they aim to return to contention in the SEC. Brent Venables' squad must improve their pass rush, quarterback play, and offensive line performance to compete at the highest level of college football. John Williams breaks down the three key factors for Oklahoma's success in 2025. He discusses the potential impact of Marvin Jones Jr., John Mateer's development, and the offensive line's need for improvement. The episode also covers Oklahoma's 2025 recruiting class, including standout prospects Michael Fasusi and Trystan Haynes. Key topics: Oklahoma Sooners, Brent Venables, SEC Football, College Football, Oklahoma, Sooners, OU, Recruiting, John Mateer, Ben Arbuckle, Marvin Jones Jr., Michael Fasusi, Trystan Haynes, Gracen Halton, Eli Bowen, Jacobe Johnson Follow Locked On Sooners: Twitter: https://twitter.com/LO_Sooners Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lockedonsooners Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lockedonsooners Follow John: Twitter: https://twitter.com/john9williams Read John's work: https://soonerswire.usatoday.com Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the app and use code lockedonnfl to win $50 instantly when you play $5. You don't even need to win to receive your $50 bonus, it's guaranteed! Prizepicks. Run Your Game. Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Super Bowl 59 is here, And there’s no better way to make every play more exciting than with FanDuel Sportsbook. New customers can bet just FIVE DOLLARS, and if you win, you’ll score TWO HUNDRED BUCKS in Bonus Bets. Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of Super Bowl Fifty-Nine. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.